September 2026
Alumnus Jill Fox & Larimer County's Ongoing Partnership with CSU SOC
As the Alternative Sentencing Director for Larimer County Community Justice Alternatives, Jill Fox ('97) oversees community-based sentencing programs and Pretrial Services that promote public safety, save taxpayer dollars, and provide clients with the structure and support needed for long-term success.
"My Sociology education at CSU taught me to look at the whole picture – not just a person’s actions, but also the experiences, circumstances, and systems that have shaped their life – and that perspective continues to guide my work today," Jill explains.
"Today, my relationship with CSU Sociology has come full circle, as Community Justice Alternatives partners with the department on initiatives ranging from gender and trauma-informed practices to partnering with CSU Ph.D. grads on workplace culture, allowing our staff and programs to benefit from its expertise and research."
Emilia Ravetta named an ASA Minority Program Fellow
Congratulations to Ph.D. student Emilia Ravetta on being named an American Sociological Association (ASA) Minority Program Fellow! Emilia’s research examines energy transitions, critical minerals mining, and development projects, with a focus on the environmental and social justice impacts of lithium extraction in Argentina.
In the spring, Emilia was awarded a prestigious P.E.O. Scholar Award to support her research and international fieldwork, and recently Resources published her article, "Argentina Needs a Better Strategy to Benefit from Its Mineral Resources."
Criminal Justice Program in Prague Continues to Inspire Students for over 20 Years
This year's six-week trip led by Dr. Mike Hogan did not disappoint! "Getting to experience a new country while also learning about their criminal justice system was an incredible experience,” says Emma Hale, a SOC senior. She loved meeting people from all over the world and seeing how the Czech Republic court system works.
Ava Smoker, a SOC junior, notes the connections she made on the trip and the emotional and mental impacts of visiting Terezin and Lidice. "Seeing sociological perspectives of a different country helped me solidify what I want for my future career."
Dr. Sbicca Visits Taiwan
This summer, Dr. Joshua Sbicca traveled to Taiwan for an international academic exchange facilitated by Dr. KuoRay Mao. Josh spoke about the global implications of his food justice research through presentations and discussions including a keynote at Academia Sinica, engaging with scholars and graduate students at National Taiwan University, and speaking at the International Forum on Climate and Food Justiceat National Sun Yat-sen University.
“I also had the fortune to go on several site visits to learn about local food and environmental justice issues," says Josh. "I am excited to pursue future collaborations with people I met in Taiwan!”
